- Web Summit Qatar 2025 has sold over 25,000 tickets, reinforcing Qatar’s status as a global innovation hub.
- The event will feature 1,500+ startups, 300+ speakers, 600+ investors, and 600+ media representatives.
- High-profile industry leaders and international investors highlight Web Summit Qatar’s rapid growth and global significance.
Doha is gearing up to host the much-anticipated second edition of Web Summit Qatar 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from February 2 to 26. With over 25,000 tickets already sold, the event is poised to solidify Qatar’s position as a leading global hub for technology and innovation.
The Government Communications Office (GCO) has confirmed that preparations are in full swing for the tech extravaganza, which is part of a long-term partnership extending until 2028. This strategic initiative aims to foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and attract top-tier innovators from around the world.
A Global Platform for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Web Summit Qatar 2025 is expected to be a game-changer for the Middle East’s technology landscape. The event will host more than 1,500 startups, with 46% of them founded by women, reflecting the growing inclusivity in the global tech space. Furthermore, Qatari startup participation has surged by an impressive 140% compared to last year.
Attendees can expect to engage with over 300 influential speakers, 600 investors, 150 business partners, and 600 media representatives from across the world. These figures highlight the event’s rising prominence as a must-attend gathering for technology and business leaders.
HE Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO and Chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, emphasized Qatar’s commitment to fostering innovation. “Our primary goal in hosting this event is to develop the tech sector in Qatar and reinforce the State’s standing as a leading regional hub. Investing in technology and innovation aligns with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, ensuring sustainable economic growth and development,” he said.
International Recognition and Increased Participation
Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave highlighted the event’s exponential growth. “Eighty-five percent of the startups exhibiting at the summit are international, and in just a year, startup participation has increased by more than 50%,” he noted.
Additionally, the number of investors attending from around the world has risen by 50%, with approximately 90% traveling from outside Qatar. Cosgrave emphasized that Web Summit Qatar has grown into more than just a regional event—it is now a global gathering of technology pioneers, investors, and industry leaders.
“With more than 200 Qatari startups participating, we are witnessing a rapid evolution in the country’s startup ecosystem,” he added.
High-Profile Speakers and Industry Leaders
Web Summit Qatar 2025 will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including:
- HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar
- HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation
- HE Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, President of the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau
- HE Sheikh Ali bin Al Waleed Al Thani, CEO of Qatar Investment Promotion Agency
- Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways
- Eng Omar Al Ansari, Secretary-General of the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council
The summit will also welcome global business leaders such as Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of The Wall Street Journal; Alexander Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI; and Alexis Ohanian, Founder and General Partner of Seven Seven Six.
A Transformative Event for Qatar and Beyond
As the largest tech gathering in the MENA region, Web Summit Qatar 2025 is expected to drive innovation, economic growth, and international collaboration. The event’s diverse participation, combined with Qatar’s growing reputation as a global technology hub, signals an exciting future for the nation’s digital economy.
With preparations complete and global interest at an all-time high, Web Summit Qatar 2025 is set to be a landmark event, shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship in the region and beyond.
